pregnancy stages

Postpartum or the first six weeks after pregnancy are very hard for every mother. Your body goes through a lot of changes as it returns to the condition it was in before pregnancy. However, just like pregnant women have to take care of themselves, women with a newborn baby have to take care of themselves and their baby. Here are some post-pregnancy tips.
Use pads instead of tampons
This is because your uterus is going through a process known as lochia. It is a period like discharge where...

Taking good care of yourself during pregnancy is the most important way to have a healthy baby.
To get off to a healthy start, it is important to know that you are going to have a baby as early into the pregnancy as possible. You should get this confirmed with a blood test if you do think you may be pregnant.
Once confirmed, schedule regular appointments. Unless there are risk factors, you should see your obstetrician once a month for the first 28 to 32 weeks. Women who develop diabetes or...

When you are pregnant, you have the responsibility for the wellbeing of two. Growth of your baby generally continues irrespective of what you eat, but there are some key nutrients that are required for your baby that, if not included in your diet could lead to deficiencies in both you and your baby.
During pregnancy, you’ll need protein and calcium for your baby’s tissues and bones. You’ll also need extra folic acid to protect against neural tube birth defects, as well as more iron to help re...